Fans banned from Brazil FIFA 2014 World Cup venue

Updated: 29 August 2013 17:48 IST

The government of Brazil's Federal District applied for the penalty to the Hawks of the Faithful and Sao Independent fan clubs for their involvement in wild brawls at the venue in the past two weeks, reports Xinhua.

Written by Indo-Asian News Service

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Rio de Janeiro:

Two notorious Brazilian fan groups have been given a two-year ban from attending matches at Brasilia's Mane Garrincha 2014 World Cup stadium.

The government of Brazil's Federal District applied for the penalty to the Hawks of the Faithful and Sao Independent fan clubs for their involvement in wild brawls at the venue in the past two weeks, reports Xinhua.

The groups are linked, but not officially aligned, to Corinthians and Sao Paulo.

Two of the men involved in Sunday's violence during Corinthians' 1-1 draw with Vasco da Gama were reportedly among the 12 supporters detained in Bolivia after a fan was killed by a flare.